Studio Apartment Rent in Meridianville, AL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Meridianville, Alabama as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,800 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Meridianville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Meridianville
Compare Meridianville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper | $590 |
| 2 | Gadsden | $620 |
| 3 | Daleville | $670 |
| 4 | Enterprise | $670 |
| 5 | Florence | $670 |
| 6 | Ozark | $670 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $680 |
| 8 | Cullman | $700 |
| 9 | Troy | $750 |
| 10 | Decatur | $755 |
| 11 | Oxford | $760 |
| 12 | Opelika | $765 |
| 13 | Saraland | $780 |
| 14 | Dothan | $783 |
| 15 | Muscle Shoals | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Alabama
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $1,450 |
| 2 | Owens Cross Roads | $1,390 |
| 3 | Calera | $1,290 |
| 4 | Hoover | $1,270 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,253 |
| 6 | Pike Road | $1,240 |
| 7 | Pelham | $1,220 |
| 8 | Vestavia Hills | $1,210 |
| 9 | Trussville | $1,210 |
| 10 | Homewood | $1,210 |
| 11 | Meridianville (this page) | $1,180 |
| 12 | Spanish Fort | $1,170 |
| 13 | Chelsea | $1,170 |
| 14 | Fairhope | $1,140 |
| 15 | Alabaster | $1,120 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Meridianville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Meridianville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Green, AL | 6.8 mi | $910 | $-270 (-23%) |
| New Market, AL | 10 mi | $920 | $-260 (-22%) |
| Toney, AL | 11.3 mi | $900 | $-280 (-24%) |
| Huntsville, AL | 11.5 mi | $936 | $-244 (-21%) |
| Harvest, AL | 15 mi | $1,040 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Owens Cross Roads, AL | 18 mi | $1,390 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Madison, AL | 18.8 mi | $1,253 | +$73 (+6%) |
| Athens, AL | 30.6 mi | $890 | $-290 (-25%) |
| Decatur, AL | 36.9 mi | $755 | $-425 (-36%) |
| Tullahoma, TN | 39.7 mi | $760 | $-420 (-36%) |
| Cullman, AL | 51.6 mi | $700 | $-480 (-41%) |
| Manchester, TN | 54 mi | $810 | $-370 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Meridianville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Meridianville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Meridianville, Alabama is $1,180 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,800.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Meridianville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Meridianville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Meridianville's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Meridianville rank for studio rent in Alabama?
Among the 65 cities in Alabama with studio data, Meridianville ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Meridianville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hazel Green ($910), New Market ($920), Toney ($900).